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Cash for Clunking Health Bill

Congress has the power to spend money in order to serve the “general welfare” of its citizens. Nowhere does the constitution state Congress can require Americans to spend their own money on their own welfare, such as health insurance.

Chins Up

It’s a sign of our times when the playground chin-up bars at our local junior high school are replaced by bleachers.

Bring Back Grizzlies

Many thanks and kudos for Matt Kettman and Paul Wellman’s January 7 article on the condor recovery program; well produced and comprehensive.

Law and Disorder 1-14

An on-duty Santa Barbara police officer was taken to Cottage Hospital in stable condition on 1/12 after he was hit on his department motorcycle by a vehicle that made an alleged right-of-way violation.

County 1-14

Since 1/5, Eric Ford — the Goleta Water District’s chief financial officer — has been on a leave of absence that will reportedly last until 2/15.

Cox Switcheroo

Santa Barbara area subscribers to Cox Cable’s “Limited Basic” TV channels can no longer see the U.S. Senate in action or Book TV on Channel 48.

Gibson’s Gifts

Thank you for your recently published tribute to Rob Gibson, who in his lifetime ensured that thousands of children in our community not only learned to swim, but also gained love and respect for the water.

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